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What is a Pilot operated safety valve<br />

This type of safety valve uses the flowing medium itself, through a pilot valve, to apply the<br />

closing force on the safety valve disc. The pilot valve is itself a small safety valve. If the inlet<br />

pressure were to rise, the net closing force on the piston also increases, ensuring that a tight<br />

shut-off is continually maintained. However, when the inlet pressure reaches the set pressure,<br />

the pilot valve will pop open to release the fluid pressure above the piston. With much less<br />

fluid pressure acting on the upper surface of the piston, the inlet pressure generates a net<br />

upwards force and the piston will leave its seat. This causes the main valve to pop open,<br />

allowing the process fluid to be discharged.<br />

https://controls.engin.umich.edu/wiki/index.php/ValveTypesSelection<br />

Fion Zhnag/ Charlie Chong

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